ACTION ALERT: Stand Up for History and Truth in Education
Comment Now on the U.S. Department of Education’s “Patriotic Education” Proposal - Deadline: 10/17/2025 at 11:59 pm EST
The Department of Education wants to rewrite history under the banner of “patriotic education.” Don’t let them. Stand up for truth, teachers, and real history — submit your comments to the Federal Register by 10/17/2025 at 11:59 pm EST
How to Take Action
Go to the official Federal Register notice.
Click “Submit a Formal Comment.”
Copy one of the templates below, personalize it (add your name, city, or why this matters to you), and paste it into the comment box.
Submit before October 17, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
For Truth in Education
I strongly oppose the Department of Education’s proposal to prioritize “patriotic education” in its grant programs. This initiative would distort history and politicize classrooms at a time when our students most need honest, critical engagement with our nation’s past and present.
Key reasons:
Truth builds trust — America’s strength comes from confronting our history, not rewriting it.
Educators, not politicians, should guide curriculum.
Inclusive history creates informed citizens who can think critically.
Civic pride grows from honesty, not propaganda.
Please reject this proposal and instead support evidence-based programs that promote understanding, not indoctrination.
For Educators and Students
I oppose the Department of Education’s proposal to prioritize “patriotic education.” This would harm teachers and students alike by politicizing classrooms and restricting academic freedom.
Why I oppose this rule:
It pressures educators to censor lessons on race, gender, and justice.
It erases vital parts of history — including civil rights and social movements.
It confuses patriotism with obedience and discourages critical thinking.
Students deserve classrooms where they can explore ideas honestly and learn how democracy works — not propaganda designed to serve a political agenda. Please reject this proposal.
For Democracy and Academic Freedom
I respectfully oppose the proposal to prioritize “patriotic education” in Department of Education grants. This rule would endanger academic freedom and weaken civic education across the country.
Concerns:
Promotes state-sponsored ideology instead of free inquiry.
Censors uncomfortable truths that are vital to understanding history.
Discourages open discussion about race, identity, and inequality.
Undermines democracy by teaching compliance rather than participation.
The Department should fund programs that foster informed citizenship — not ideological conformity. Please withdraw this proposal.
For Civic Integrity and Critical Thinking
I urge the Department of Education to reject its proposal to prioritize “patriotic education” in federal grants. True patriotism grows from truth, not propaganda.
Reasons for opposition:
The proposal politicizes classrooms and discourages open debate.
It undermines educators’ ability to teach factual, evidence-based history.
It risks turning civic learning into a tool for partisan messaging.
Our students deserve an education that prepares them to think critically, participate fully, and strengthen democracy. Please stand up for history, truth, and the next generation
Thank You for Taking Action
Every comment counts — and together, they become a chorus. When we speak up, we remind those in power that truth is not negotiable, and that our classrooms belong to educators and students, not political operatives.
I’ve already submitted my comment — you can see the confirmation below — and I encourage you to do the same. Once you’ve submitted, take a quick screenshot of your confirmation (like mine here) and share it on your social media or in your group chats to inspire others to act before October 17.
Thank you for standing up for real history, honest teaching, and a democracy that grows stronger when we face our past with courage. Share this action with your networks, your local groups, and your classrooms. The road to truth starts with showing up — and you just did.
When we work together, we win.
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